The New Word According to Matthew

The New Word According to Matthew




The Family Tree of Yeshua, the Christ

1 [1-17] This is the book of the family tree of Yeshua the Christ, who was the descendent of David, who was the descendent of Abraham. Abraham had Isaac; and Isaac had Jacob; and Jacob had Judah and his siblings; and Judah had Perez and Zerah by Tamar; and Perez had Hezron; and Hezron had Aram; and Aram had Aminadab; and Aminadab had Nahshon; and Nahshon had Salmon; and Salmon had Boaz by Rahab; and Boaz had Obed by Ruth; and Obed had Jesse; and Jesse had David, the ruler of Israel; and David had Solomon by the survivor of Urias; and Solomon had Rehoboam; and Rehoboam had Abijah; and Abijah had Asa; and Asa had Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat had Joram; and Joram had Uzziah; and Uzziah had Jotham; and Jotham had Ahaz; and Ahaz had Hezekiah; and Hezekiah had Manasseh; and Manasseh had Amon; and Amon had Josiah; and Josiah had Jechoniah and his siblings, about the time they were taken captive and carried away to Babylon. After they were brought there, Jechoniah had Shealtiel; and Shealtiel had Zerubbabel; and Zerubbabel had Abiud; and Abiud had Eliakim; and Eliakim had Azor; and Azor had Zadoc; and Zadoc had Achim; and Achim had Eliud; and Eliud had Eleazar; and Eleazar had Matthan; and Matthan had Jacob; and Jacob had Joseph, the husband of Mary, who gave birth to Yeshua, who is called the Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations; and from David until the Babylonian captivity were fourteen generations; and from the Babylonian captivity until the Christ were fourteen generations.



The Conception and Birth of Jesus

[18-25] Now this is how the birth of Yeshua the Christ happened: When Mary, the mother of the Christ, was engaged to Joseph, she became pregnant with the Child of the Holy Spirit before they were married. Then Joseph, her future husband being a good person, and not willing to make a public example out of her, was thinking about secretly breaking the engagement. But while he thought about it, the angel of God appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, descendent of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife because her baby was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a child, and you’re to call the Child’s name Yeshua because this child will save God’s people from their sins.” Now all this happened, so that what was spoken of by the great preacher of God would happen, who said, a young girl who has never had sexual relations will become pregnant, and will have a child, and they’ll call the Child’s name Immanuel, which means, God is with us. Then Joseph, being awakened from sleep, did as the angel of God had told him, and took Mary in marriage, but didn’t have sexual relations with her until after she had given birth to her first child: and Joseph called the Child’s name Yeshua, which means God saves.



The Astronomers and Herod

2 [1-10] Now when Yeshua was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days when Herod ruled, three astronomers came from the east to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the One that was born to be Ruler of the Jews? We’ve seen a new star in the east, and have come to worship the new Ruler.” So when Herod, who was then ruling, heard this, he was very uneasy, and all the people of Jerusalem, as well. So he gathered all the leading priests and the religious leaders together, and asked them where the Christ was to have been born. And they told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea because the Word says by the great preacher, ‘and you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, aren’t the least among the royalty of Judah because a Governor will come from you, to rule My people Israel.’” Then Herod, who had called the astronomers in secret, cautiously asked them about what time the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search carefully for the young Child; and when you’ve found the Child, come and tell me, so that I can come and show my respect also." So when they had heard what Herod said, they left; and the star, which they saw in the east, moved in front of them, till it came and stood over the place where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they were greatly overjoyed.



The Astronomers with Yeshua

[11-12] And when they had come into the house, they saw Mary with the young Child and bowed down, and worshipped the Child: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented to them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back another way to their own country.



Escape into Egypt

[13-15] And when they had left, the angel of Yahweh appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up, and take the young Child and Mary, and run away into Egypt, and stay there until I bring word because Herod will try to kill the Child.” And when they got up, he took them by night, and escaped into Egypt, staying there until the death of Herod, so that the Words which were spoken of God by the great preacher would happen, which says, “I’ve called my Child out of Egypt.”







Herod Kills the Children

[16-18] Then Herod, who saw that he had been tricked by the astronomers, was very angry, and sent guards to kill all the male children two years old and under in Bethlehem, and the surrounding areas, according to the time which the Astronomers had told him of it. Then what was spoken of by Jeremiah, the great preacher, happened, who said, “In Rama, near Bethlehem, a voice of great grief was heard, with screaming and crying, Rachel crying for her children, who wouldn’t be comforted, because they were dead.”



The Nazarene

[19-23] But when Herod was dead, an angel of God appeared to Joseph in a dream, while in Egypt, saying, “Get up and take the young Child and Mary, and go back to the land of Israel because the ones who wanted to kill the young Child are dead now.” So Joseph got up, and took them back into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus ruled in Judea in place of his father Herod, they were afraid to go there: So, being warned of God in another dream, they turned aside into the country of Galilee: And they came and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that it would happen which was spoken by the great preachers, “The Child will be called a Nazarene.”



John the Baptist

3 [1-12] Now in those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the countryside of Judea, saying, "Change your evil ways, because the realm of heaven is about to come." I am the one that was spoken of by the great preacher Isaiah, saying, "The voice of one calling out in the countryside will clear the way for Yahweh God, making the way plain." And John had clothing of camel's hair, with a leather belt around the waist; and ate locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem went out to him, along with all Judea, and the whole countryside around Jordan, and were baptized by him in the Jordan River, admitting all their sins. But when John saw many people from the religious sects coming to be baptized, he said, "You snakes! Who warned you to escape from the coming judgment? If so, don’t just say you’re sorry, change your evil ways: And don’t think to yourselves, Abraham is our ancestor because I tell you, that God is able to create more children for Abraham even from these stones. Now the axe is laid to the root of the trees: so every tree which doesn’t make good fruit will be cut down, and put into the fire. I baptize you with water as a symbol of your changed life: but the One that comes after me is greater than I, whose shoes I’m not even worthy to carry: The Christ will baptize you with the fire of the Holy Spirit: Who holds the separating fan, and will carefully clear the floor, gathering the wheat into the storage room; but burning up the waste with a great fire.”



John Baptizes the Christ

[13-17] Then Yeshua came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized. At first John refused, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and here you are coming to me?” But Yeshua said, “Do it this way now because it’s right to do it this way.” Then John baptized Yeshua. And when Yeshua was baptized, coming straight up out of the water, John saw the heavens open up, and the Spirit of God coming down like a dove, and landing on Yeshua: And a voice from heaven, said, “This is My Child, who I love and am so pleased with.”



The Temptation of Christ

4 [1-11] Then Yeshua was led by the Spirit up into the countryside to be tempted by the devil. So after Yeshua had gone without food forty days and forty nights, the Christ was very hungry. Then the devil came to tempt Yeshua, saying, "If you’re really the Child of God, order these stones to become bread.” But Yeshua answered, "It’s written, ‘No one can live by bread alone, but by every word that God says’." Then the devil took the Christ up into Jerusalem, the holy city, and set Yeshua on top of the place of worship, and said, “If you’re really the Child of God, jump down from here because the Word says, ‘God’s angels will be in charge of You: and they’ll pick you up in their hands, if you should ever stumble over a stone.’” And Yeshua answered, "It’s also written; 'You should never tempt Yahweh your God.'" Then, the devil took the Christ up into a very high mountain, showing Yeshua all the countries of the world, and all of their amazing realms; saying, “I’ll give you all of this, if you’ll only bow down and worship me.” But Yeshua said, "Get away from Me, Satan; the Word says, 'You’ll worship Yahweh your God, and will serve only Yahweh.'" Then the devil left and God’s angels quickly came and ministered to the Christ.



The Christ’s Ministry Begins

[12-17] Now when Yeshua heard that John had been put in jail, the Christ went into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, came and stayed in Capernaum, which is on the coast by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that it would happen which was spoken of by Isaiah the great preacher, saying, “In the land of Zebulun and Naphtali, beside the sea, and beyond Jordan, in Galilee, where the other peoples live; The people who were surrounded by darkness saw a great light; and a light has shined for those who lived under the shadow of death.” From then on Yeshua began to preach, saying, “Change your evil ways, because the power of heaven is here.”



Calling the Followers

[18-25] And Yeshua, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, casting a net into the sea because they were fishers. So Yeshua called out to them, “Follow Me and I’ll make you fishers of others.” Then suddenly, they left their nets, following the Christ. And going on from there, Yeshua saw two more brothers, James and John, two of the children of Zebedee, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and called out to them also. And they, too, suddenly left their ship and their father, following the Christ. Then Yeshua went all around Galilee, teaching in their worship services, and preaching the New Word of heaven, and healing all kinds of sicknesses and diseases among the people. And Yeshua became famous throughout all Syria: and they brought all the sick people, who had many different diseases and pains, and those who were overcome by evil spirits, and those who had mental illnesses, and those who were paralyzed; and Yeshua healed them all. And great crowds of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan followed the Christ.



The Sermon on the Mount

5 [1-12] And seeing the crowds, Yeshua went up on a mountain: and when the Christ had sat down, the followers came, too: And Yeshua began to speak, and taught them all, saying, “Blessed are those whose spirits are disheartened because the power of heaven is now theirs. Blessed are those who grieve because they’ll be in good spirits now. Blessed are those who are gentle because the earth will be given to them. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for goodness because they’ll be filled with it. Blessed are those who have compassion because they’ll be given compassion in return. Blessed are those whose hearts are innocent because they’ll see God. Blessed are those who are peacemakers because they’ll be called the children of God. Blessed are those who are abused for the sake of goodness, because the power of heaven is now theirs. Blessed are you, when people hate you, and mistreat you, and say all kind of evil things against you falsely, for My sake. Celebrate, and be very happy because your reward in heaven will be great because they also abused the great preachers who came before you.



Salt and Light

[13-16] You’re like the salt of the earth: but if the salt loses its flavor, how can it flavor anything? It isn’t good for anything, but to be thrown out, and walked on. You’re also like the light of the world. A city built on a hill can’t be hid. Nor would anyone light a candle, and hide it, but they would put it on a candle holder; so that it gives light to everyone in the house. So let your light shine for others, so that they can see what good things you’ve done, and praise your God who is in heaven.

[17-20] Don’t think that I’ve come to put an end to the law of God, or the great preachers’ prophesies: I haven’t come to end them, but to complete them. The truth is, until heaven and earth come to an end, not one comma or one period will be taken from the Word of God, till everything is complete. So whoever breaks the least part of the Word, and teaches others to do so, that person will be the least important in heaven: but whoever will do and teach it, that person will be called great in heaven. I tell you, that unless your goodness is greater than the goodness of the religious leaders, you’ll never get into heaven.



The Dangers of Judgment

[21-26] You’ve heard it said by the old ones, ‘You shouldn’t kill; and whoever kills will be in danger of judgment’: But I tell you, that whoever is angry with another without cause will be in danger of judgment: and whoever says to another, ‘You idiot,’ will be in danger of being sued at law: but whoever says, ‘You idiot,’ will also be in danger of the hell fire. So if you bring your gift to the altar, and remember that another has something against you; Leave your gift there at the altar, and go first and make up with the other person, and then come and offer your gift. Come to an agreement quickly with those who come against you, while you’re with them; or they may bring you to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the officer, who will put you in jail. The truth is, you’ll by no means be freed, till you’ve paid every cent of your fine.



Sexual Sin

[27-32] You’ve heard it said by the old ones, ‘You shouldn’t be sexually unfaithful in your marriage’: But I tell you, that whoever thinks of someone in a sexual way who isn’t their spouse has done a sexual sin in their heart already. And if your eyes cause you to suffer in sin, don’t use them because it’s better for you that you not be able to use one of your members, and not that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your hand causes you to suffer in sin, don’t use it because it’s better for you that you not use one of your members and not that your whole body would be thrown into hell. It has been said, ‘Whoever divorces their spouse, should give them a writ of divorcement’: But I tell you, that whoever divorces their spouse, except for sexual unfaithfulness, causes them to be sexually unfaithful: and whoever marries that person who is divorced is being sexually unfaithful as well.



Swearing and Breaking Promises

[33-37] Again, you’ve heard it said by the old Ones, ‘You shouldn’t break your promises, but should complete everything you swear to God’: But I tell you, don’t swear at all; not by heaven because it’s God's throne: Nor by the earth, because it’s God’s footstool: nor by Jerusalem; because it’s the City of God. Nor should you swear by your head, because you can’t make one hair white or black. So let your yes, be yes, and your no, be no, because whatever you say more than this is of evil.



Do More Than is Expected

[38-42] You’ve heard it said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth’: But I tell you, That you shouldn’t fight back against evil: but whoever hits you on your right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone sues you at law, and takes away your coat, let them have your shirt also. And whoever orders you to go a mile, go with them two miles. Give to anyone who asks of you, and don’t keep from anyone that would borrow from you.



Always Do What is Right

[43-48] You’ve heard it said, ‘Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy’. But I tell you, love those who come against you, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who shamefully use you, and mistreat you; so that you can be the children of your God who is in heaven, because God makes the sun to rise on the bad and the good, and sends rain on those who are fair and those who aren’t. Because if you only love those who love you, what have you gained? Don’t the sinners even do this? And if you only respect your loved ones, what more do you do than others? Don’t the sinners even do that? So always do what is right, just as your God, who is in heaven always does what is right.



Tithing Should be Private

6 [1-4] Be sure that you don’t give your gifts openly, to be seen by others: otherwise you’ll have no reward from your God who is in heaven. So when you give your gifts, don’t tell it to everyone, like a fake does in a worship service and in the streets, so that they can be thought highly of by others. The truth is; they’ve already gotten all the reward they’ll get. But when you you’re your gifts, don’t let others know what you do: Let your gifts be private: and your God who sees in secret will reward you openly.



The Christ Teaches How to Pray

[5-8] And when you pray, you shouldn’t be like a fake, because they love to pray standing in the places of worship and on the street corners, so that they can be seen by others. The truth is, they‘ve already gotten all the reward they’ll get. But you, when you pray, come into your closet, and when you’ve shut your door, pray to your God secretly; and your God who sees in secret will openly reward you. But when you pray, don’t use meaningless repetitions, as the ungodly do because they think that they’ll be heard for all their talking. So don’t be like them because your God knows what your needs are, even before you ask for them.



Yeshua’s Prayer

[9-13] So pray like this: Yahweh, our God in heaven, Your Name is Holy. May Your everlasting realm come soon. May Your will be done on earth, just as it’s done in heaven. Give us what we need for today. And forgive our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Help us not to sin when we’re tempted, but free us from evil, because the power and the victory of Your Realm is forever. So be it!



The Importance of Forgiving Others

[14-15] If you forgive others their sins, your God in heaven will also forgive you, but if you don’t forgive others their sins, nor will your God forgive your sins.

Fasting Should be Private

[16-18] Besides this, when you go without food for a religious reason, don’t be like fakes, who disfigure their faces with a sad look, so that they can appear to others to be going without. The truth is; they’ve already gotten all the reward they’ll get. But you, when you go without food for a religious reason, anoint your head with oil, and wash your face; so that you don’t appear to others to be going without, but secretly to your God: and your God, who sees in secret, will openly reward you.



Your Heart is Where Your Money is

[19-23] Don’t store up wealth for yourselves on earth, where moths and rust will destroy it all, and where thieves can break in and steal everything: But store up wealth for yourselves in heaven, where neither moth nor rust can destroy it, and where thieves won’t break in to steal it. Where your wealth is, your heart is as well. The eye is the light of the body, so if your eye is set on the light of goodness, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is set on evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. So if the light that is in you is dimmed, how great that darkness will be!



Don’t Worry, God Will Take Care of You

[24-33] No one can serve two rulers because they’ll either, hate one and love the other; or else, they’ll hold on to one and hate the other. You can’t serve both God and money. So I tell you, don’t worry about your livelihood, what you’ll eat, or what you’ll drink; or what you’ll wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing? The birds of the air neither plant nor reap, nor do they store up food; but still your God in heaven takes care of them. Aren’t you worth more than they are? Which of you by thinking about it can add one hour or one day to your life? And why do you worry about your clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they don’t work nor weave: And still, I tell you, that even Solomon in all his glory wasn’t decorated like one of them. So if God clothes the grasses of the fields this way, which grow today, and are dead by tomorrow, won’t God clothe you that much more? Don’t you have any faith? So don’t worry, saying, ‘What will I eat?’ Or, ‘What will I drink?’ Or, ‘What am I going to wear?’ Those who are earthly worry about all this, but your God in heaven knows that you need these things. So first find the goodness of the realm God; and all these other things will be given to you as well. Don’t worry about what tomorrow may bring because tomorrow will worry about itself. There’s enough evil in one day without worrying about another.



Be Careful of Judging People Unfairly

7 [1-5] Don’t be quick to judge, so that you won’t be judged this way. Because with whatever judgment you judge others, you’ll be judged in this way, too: and with whatever measure you use, you’ll be measured with it, too. Why do you believe that the splinter in another's eye is worse than the stake that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to another, ‘Let me pull the splinter out of your eye, when there’s a stake in your own eye?’ You fake, first take the stake out of your own eye; and then you can see clearly to take the splinter out of another's eye.



Be Careful Who You Give To

[6] Don’t give anything set aside for a holy purpose to those who fight against God, nor give your valuables to them, or they won’t appreciate it, and they’ll turn around and resent you for it.



Ask, and It’ll Be Given To You

[7-12] Ask, and it’ll be given to you; search, and you’ll find it; knock, and the door will be opened for you. Everyone that asks will get what they ask for; and those who search will find; and for those who knock, the door will be opened. How many of you, who if your child asks for bread, would give them a stone? Or if they asked for a fish, would you give them a snake instead? If you then, who are evil by nature, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your God in heaven give good things to those who ask for them? So everything that you would want someone to do to you, you do that to them because this is what God’s Word and the great preachers have always taught us.



Only One Way

[13-14] Go in at Heaven’s Gate, because the gate of Hell is wide open, and many go to be destroyed that way: But because there’s only one way that leads to life and that way is hard, only a few will find it.



Knowing the Difference Between the Good and Bad

[15-20] Beware of false teachers, who come to you looking as gentle as a lamb, but inwardly they’re selfish wolves. You’ll know them by what they do. Do people gather grapes from thorns, or figs from weeds? Every good tree makes good fruit; but a bad tree makes bad fruit. A good tree can’t make bad fruit, nor can a bad tree make good fruit. Every tree that doesn’t make good fruit will be cut down, and put into the fire. So you’ll know them by what they do.



Do God’s Will

[21-23] Not everyone who calls Me, Christ, will come into heaven; but only those who do the will of God in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Christ, haven’t we preached in Your Name? And in Your Name put out evil spirits? And in Your Name done many amazing things?’ And then I’ll tell them, ‘I don’t know you! Get away from Me, you who are always doing evil.’



The Solid Foundation

[24-28] So whoever hears My teachings, and does them, that person is like a wise person, who built their house on a rock: And the rain came down, and the floodwaters rose, and the winds blew, and beat that house; but it didn’t fall because its foundation was built on solid rock. And everyone that hears My teachings, and doesn’t do them, is like a stupid person, who built their house on the sand: And the rain came down, and the floodwaters rose, and the winds blew, and beat that house; and it fell: And it was totally destroyed!” And then, when Yeshua had finished these teachings, the people were amazed by them, because Yeshua taught them as someone with power, and not as the other religious leaders.



A Leper Healed

8 [1-4] When Yeshua had come down from the mountain, great crowds followed along. And then a person with leprosy came and begged the Christ, saying, “Christ, if You want to, You can heal me.” And Yeshua reached out, and touched them, saying, “I want to; be healed.” And suddenly the leprosy was healed. And Yeshua said, “See that you tell no one; but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses said to, to show them what you say is true.”



The Faith of a Soldier

[5-13] And when Yeshua went to Capernaum, a soldier came pleading, asking, “Christ, my worker lies paralyzed at home, and in great pain.” And Yeshua said, “I’ll come and heal your worker.” But the soldier answered, “Christ, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and I know my worker will be healed. I too am someone with power, having guards under me. I say to one, Go, and the soldier goes; and to another, Come, and that soldier comes; and to my worker, Do this, and the worker does it.” So when Yeshua heard this, the Christ was amazed, saying to those who followed, “The truth is, I haven’t found a faith so great, no, not in all of Israel. I tell you, that many will come from the east and west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in heaven. But the children of the satanic realm will be put out into utter darkness where they’ll be crying and gritting their teeth.” And Yeshua said to the soldier, “Go now; and it’ll happen just like you believed it would.” And the Centurion’s worker was healed at that very time.



Peter’s Mother-in-Law healed

[14-17] Then when Yeshua came into Peter's house, the Christ saw Peter’s wife's mother sick in bed with a fever. So Yeshua touched her hand and the fever left her; and she got up, and took care of them all. When the evening came, people brought many that were overcome by evil spirits, and the Christ freed them from them with a word, and healed all that were sick. So what was spoken by Isaiah the great preacher, saying, “The Christ took on our weaknesses, and healed our sicknesses,” happened in this way.

[18-22] Now when Yeshua saw great crowds surrounding them, the Christ told the faithful followers to go by boat to the other side. And a certain religious leader came, saying to Yeshua, “Christ, I’ll follow you wherever you go.” And Yeshua said, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but I have nowhere to call home.” And another follower said to Yeshua, “Christ, let me wait until my parents die so I can bury them.” But Yeshua said, “You follow Me; and let those who are spiritually dead bury their dead.”



The Christ Calms the Storm

[23-27] And when the Christ went in a ship, the most faithful followers came along. And a great storm came up in the sea, so bad that the ship was covered with the waves. But the Christ was sleeping, so the followers came, and awoke Yeshua, saying, “Christ, save us or we’ll all be destroyed.” So the Christ answered, “Why are you so afraid, don’t you’ve any faith?” Then the Christ got up, and told the winds and the sea to “Be still”; and there was a great calm. But the others were amazed, saying, “What kind of person is this that even the wind and the sea obeys?”



The Gergesenes

[28-34] And when they came to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, two people overcome by evil spirits came out of the tombs, who were so fierce that no one could pass by that way. And they hollered out, saying, “What do we have to do with you, Yeshua, Child of God? Have you come here punish us before our time?” And there was a herd of many pigs feeding a good way off from them. So the evil spirits begged Yeshua, saying, “If you put us out, let us go into the herd of pigs.” And the Christ said, “Go.” And when they had come out, they went into the herd of pigs, and the whole herd ran madly down a steep cliff into the sea, and drowned in the waters. And those who kept them ran off, and went into the city, and told everybody everything that had happened to the ones who had been overcome by the evil spirits. Then the whole city came out, and when they saw the Christ, they begged Yeshua to leave their coasts.



A Paralytic Healed

9 [1-8] And then Yeshua went back to the ship, and crossed over the sea, and came back. And they brought someone paralyzed, lying on a bed to the Christ. So, Yeshua, seeing their faith said to the paralyzed one; “Child, be happy; your sins are forgiven you.” And some of the religious leaders said, “This person shows disrespect to God.” And Yeshua knowing what they were thinking said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you’; or to say, ‘Get up, and walk?’ But so that you can know that I have the power on earth to forgive sins,” (then the Christ said to the paralyzed one,) “Get up, pick up your bed, and go home.” And the paralyzed one got up, and went home. But when the crowds saw it, they were amazed, and praised God, who had given such power to Yeshua.



Matthew Called

[9] And as the Christ left from there, Yeshua said to someone, named Matthew, who was sitting where the taxes were collected, “Follow Me.” And Matthew got up, and followed Yeshua.







Eating With Sinners

[10-13] And then, as Yeshua was eating a meal in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with the Christ and the followers. And when the religious leaders saw it, they said to the followers, “Why does your Christ eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But on hearing that, Yeshua answered, "Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but only those who are sick. But you go and learn what this means, ‘I want mercy, and not a sacrifice’; because I haven’t come to call those who do good things, but sinners to change their ways.”



On Fasting

[14-17] Then the followers of John came, asking, “Why do we and the religious leaders go without food for religious reasons often, but your followers don’t go without food at all?” And Yeshua answered, “Can those of the bridal party cry, as long as the bridal party is with them? But the time will come, when the bridal party will be taken from them, and then they’ll go without food and cry. No one puts a new piece of cloth on an old piece of clothing, for what was put in to patch it up will shrink and pull on the tear, and make it worse. Neither does anyone put new wine into old bottles, or else the bottles will break, and the wine will spill out, and the bottles will be broken. But they put new wine into new bottles, and both are kept safely.



Woman Healed of Bleeding Disorder And A Young Girl Brought Back to Life Again

[18-26] While the Christ spoke this to them, there came a certain ruler, and bowed before Yeshua, saying, “My daughter is just about dead now: but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live again.” And Yeshua got up, and followed along, and so did the followers. Then a woman, who suffered with a flow of blood for twelve years, came up behind Yeshua, and touched the hem of the Christ’s clothing, saying to herself, “If I can only touch the clothing of the Christ, I’ll get well.” But Yeshua turned around, and seeing her, said, “Daughter, be in good spirits now; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that very time. Then coming into the ruler's house, and seeing the musicians and the people crying, the Christ told them, “Move aside, the girl isn’t dead, but is only sleeping.” And they all laughed disrespectfully. But when everyone was put out, the Christ went in, and took her by the hand and the girl got up. And this story became famous all over the countryside.



Sight Brought Back to the Blind

[27-31] And when Yeshua left there, two people who were blind followed along, crying, and saying, “Heir of David, have mercy on us.” And when the Christ came into the house, those who were blind came also: and Yeshua answered, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” And they said, “Yes, Christ.” So the Christ touched their eyes, saying, “As your faith is, let it happen to you, now.” And their eyes began to see; and Yeshua told them clearly, saying, “Don’t tell anyone.” But when they left, they made it famous throughout the whole country.



Speech Brought Back to the Dumb

[32-35] As they went out, someone brought a person who couldn’t speak and who was overcome by an evil spirit to the Christ. And when the evil spirit was put out, the person who was dumb spoke: and the crowds were amazed, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in all of Israel!” But the religious leaders said, "This person puts out evil spirits by the ruler of the evil spirits." And Yeshua went throughout all the cities and towns, teaching in their worship services, and preaching the New Word of the realm of God, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.



Few Workers

[36-38] But when Yeshua saw the crowds, the Christ had compassion for them, because they were weak, and were scattered out, as animals having no keeper. Then Yeshua said to the followers, “The harvest is great, but the truth is, the workers are few; So pray that the God of the harvest will send workers to gather it in.”



The Twelve Followers Given Power

10 [1-4] And calling the twelve followers, the Christ gave them power over evil spirits, to put them out, and to heal all kinds of sicknesses and diseases. Now the names of the twelve followers are these: The first, Simon Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James and John, the sons of Zebedee; Philip, Bartholomew; Thomas, Matthew, the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, Lebbaeus, who was called Thaddaeus; Simon, from Canaan, and Judas Iscariot, who handed over the Christ.

[5-15] These twelve Yeshua sent out, and told them, saying, “Don’t go to the cities of the other peoples, or into any city of the people of mixed heritage: But instead go to the lost ones of the house of Israel. And as you go, preach, saying, Heaven is here. Heal the sick, heal those with leprosy, give life to the dead, and put out evil spirits. You’ve been given freely, so give them freely. Don’t give money for your personal expenses, nor for your journey, nor bring two coats, nor extra shoes, nor even staples because workers are worthy of the food they eat. And whatever city or town you come to, ask who in it is worthy; and stay there until you leave that place. And when you come into a house, say hello to those there. And if they’re worthy, let your peace come on them: but if they aren’t worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever won’t accept you, nor hear your words, when you leave out of that house or city, shake the dust off your feet. The truth is, it’ll be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.



Hated by Others for Christ’s Sake

[16-25] I send you out as tamed animals to a bunch of wolves: so be as wise as snakes, and harmless as doves. But beware of the others because they’ll bring you to the courts, and punish you; And you’ll be brought to governors and rulers for My sake, for a witness against them. But when they arrest you, don’t worry about how or what you’ll speak because it’ll be given to you at that very time what to say. Because it isn’t you who speaks, but the Spirit of your God who speaks in you. And siblings will hand over siblings to death, and the parents, the children: and the children will go up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. And you’ll be hated by everyone because of My Name: but those who are faithful to the end will be saved. But when they mistreat you in one city, run to another. The truth is, you won’t have gone to all the cities of Israel, till I come. The follower isn’t better than the teacher, nor the worker better than the owner. It’s enough for the followers to be like the teacher, and the workers to be like their owner. If they’ve called the owner of the house by the name of the devil, how much more they’ll call the children of the household names?



Pick Up Your Cross And Follow Me

[26-39] So don’t be afraid of them because there isn’t anything covered, that won’t be uncovered; and secret, that won’t become known. What I tell you in secret, you speak openly: and what you hear whispered in your ear, preach at the top of your voice. And don’t be afraid of those who can kill the body, but aren’t able to kill the soul: but instead fear God, who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Aren’t two sparrows sold for a small coin? Not one of them will fall on the ground without your God knowing it. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid, you’re worth much more than many sparrows. So whoever says that they know Me to others, I’ll also say that I know them to My God who is in heaven. But whoever denies that they know Me to others, I’ll also say that I don’t know them to My God who is in heaven. Don’t think that I’ve come to send peace on the earth: I didn’t come to send peace, but instead disagreement. I’ve come to set children at odds against their parents, and in-law against in-law. And those who come against you will be those of your own home. Whoever loves their parents more than Me isn’t worthy of Me: and whoever loves their children more than Me isn’t worthy of Me. And whoever doesn’t pick up and carry their own cross of suffering, and follow after Me, isn’t worthy of Me. Whoever tries to save their life will lose it: and whoever willingly gives up their life for my sake will save it.



Accept Yeshua, accept God

[40-42] Whoever accepts you accepts Me, and whoever accepts Me accepts the God who sent Me. Whoever accepts a great preacher in the name of a great preacher will get a great preacher's reward; and whoever accepts a good person in the name of a good person will get a good person's reward. And whoever gives a cup of cold water to drink to anyone, only in the name of a follower of Christ, the truth is; they’ll not lose their reward.”



The Followers of John Question Yeshua

11 [1-6] And then, when Yeshua had finished teaching the twelve followers, the Christ left there to teach and preach in their cities. Now when John, who was in the prison, had heard about the things Christ did, he sent two followers to ask, “Are you the One who is to come, or do we look for another?” Yeshua answered, “Go and tell John again the things you hear and see: Those who are blind see, and those who are paralyzed walk, those with leprosy are healed, and those who couldn’t hear can hear again, the dead are given life, and those who are poor have the New Word preached to them. Whoever isn’t offended by Me is blessed.”

[7-15] And as they went, Yeshua began to say to the crowds about John, “What did you go out into the countryside to see? A reed shaken in the wind? But what did you go out to see? A person clothed in soft furs? Those who wear soft furs are in rulers' palaces. But what did you go out to see? A great preacher? Yes, I tell you, and more than just a great preacher, because this is the one, of whom the Word says, I send My messenger before You, who will clear Your way for You. The truth is, among all those who are born of women, there hasn’t been one greater than John the Baptist: but in the same way, whoever is least important in the realm of heaven is greater than John is. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, heaven is at war, and the evil ones are trying to take it by force. Because all the great preachers and God’s Word preached until John. And if you’ll accept it, this is Elijah, who was to come. If anyone will accept this, let them accept it.

[16-19] But what should I say this people is like? They are like children sitting in the shopping centers, and calling to their friends, saying, ‘We’ve played to you, and you didn’t dance; we’ve cried to you, and You haven’t cried for us’; because John didn’t come eating or drinking, and they say, 'He’s got an evil spirit.' Then I came, both eating and drinking, and they say, look, a pig, and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners. But children are made right by their own thinking.

[20-24] Then Yeshua began to call out curses against the cities in which most of the amazing things had happened, because they didn’t change their evil ways: You’ll be sorry, Chorazin! You’ll be sorry, Bethsaida! If the amazing things, which have happened in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have changed their ways long ago, crying in mourning clothes and putting ashes on their heads. But I tell you, it’ll be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. And you, Capernaum, which is praised even to heaven, will be brought down to hell because if the amazing things, which have been done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have been here until today. But I tell you that it’ll be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.”



God’s Plan Revealed to the Undoubting

[25-27] At that time Yeshua said, “I thank You, God, Ruler of heaven and earth, because you’ve hidden this from the wise and the cautious, and have revealed it to undoubting children. In the same way, God, because it seemed good in Your sight, all things are given to Me by You: and no one knows Me, but God; nor does anyone know God, but Me, and those I reveal You to.



Rest in God’s Work

[28-30] Come to Me, all you that work hard and carry heavy loads, and I’ll give you rest. Take responsibility for My work, and learn about Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart: and you’ll find rest for your souls. Because my work is easy, and my load is light.”

The Seventh Day Teachings Challenged

12 [1-8] At that time Yeshua went through the corn on a Day of Worship; and the followers were hungry, so they began to take the grain to eat. But when the religious leaders saw it, they said, “Your followers are doing what isn’t right to do on a Day of Worship.” But the Christ answered, “Haven’t you read what David did, when he and his followers were hungry? How they went in the house of God, and ate the bread, which wasn’t right for any of them to eat, but only for the priests? Or haven’t you read in the Word of God, how that on Days of Worship, the priests in the place of worship don’t keep its rules, and are without fault? But I tell you that there’s One greater than the place of worship in this place. But if you had known what this means, I want mercy, and not sacrifice, you wouldn’t have accused the guiltless. Because I am the Ruler of even a Day of Worship.”



Doing Good on the Seventh Day

[9-13] And when they left there, the Christ went into their worship service, and there was someone whose hand was paralyzed. And they asked Yeshua in order to make an accusation, “Is it right to heal on Days of Worship?” So the Christ answered, “Who is there among you, who has an animal, which falls into a hole on a Day of Worship, won’t take hold of it, and pull it out? How much more then is a human being better than an animal? So it’s right to do what’s good on Days of Worship.” Then Yeshua said to the person, “Give Me your hand.” And the person did; so it was given back well, just like the other one.



Yeshua Heals the Crowds

[14-21] Then the religious leaders went out, and held a court against Yeshua, discussing how to get rid of the Christ. But when the Christ knew it, Yeshua left there and healed all of the great crowds following along, telling them not to tell it: So that it would happen which was spoken by Isaiah the great preacher, saying, “I’ll give My Spirit to My Helper, whom I’ve chosen; the One I Love, in whom My soul is very pleased: Who will show mercy to the other peoples. Who won’t struggle, nor cry out; nor whose voice will anyone hear in the streets. Who won’t break someone who is already bruised, and won’t smother a person who still has a spark of hope, till victory comes in the judgment. And the other peoples will trust in the Name of My Christ.”



Christ Speaks on Evil Spirits

[22-30] Then someone who was overcome by an evil spirit, who was blind, and dumb was brought to the Christ, who healed them, so that the one who was blind and dumb both spoke and saw. And all the people were amazed, saying, “Isn’t this the Heir of David?” But when the religious leaders heard it, they said, “This person doesn’t put out evil spirits by anything but the devil’s own power, the ruler of the evil spirits.” And Yeshua knowing what they were thinking, answered, “When the people of a country are divided that country will be destroyed; and every city or family that is divided won’t survive. So if Satan puts out Satan, and the devil is divided against the devil; then how can the devil’s realm stand? And if I, by the devil put out evil spirits, by whom do your children put them out? So they’ll be your judges. But if I put out evil spirits by the Spirit of God, then the realm of God has come to you now. Or else how can someone come into a strong person's house, and take what they own, unless that person first tie up the strong person? and then the other will take what they own. Whoever isn’t with Me is against Me; and whoever doesn’t gather souls with Me scatters them out.



The Unforgivable Sin

[31-37] I tell you, all kind of sin and disrespect of God will be forgiven humanity: but the disrespect and rejection of the Holy Spirit won’t be forgiven them. And whoever speaks a word against Me, it’ll be forgiven them: but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it won’t be forgiven them, not in this world, nor in the world to come. Either say that the tree is good, and its fruit’s good; or else say the tree is bad, and its fruit’s bad because the tree is known by its fruit. You snakes, how can you, being naturally evil, speak good things? The mouth speaks from what’s in the heart. A good person out of the good things of their heart speaks good things: and an evil person out of the evil things in their heart speaks evil things. But I tell you, that people will give account for every casual word that they speak in the day of judgment. By your words you’ll be made right, and by your words you’ll be accused.”



The Sign of Jonah

[38-45] Then some of the religious leaders and those of the religious sects answered, saying, “Teacher, we would like to see a sign from you.” But the Christ answered them, “An evil and unfaithful people look for a sign; but no sign will be given to it, but the sign of the great preacher Jonah: because as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a whale; so will I be three days and three nights in Hell, which is in the heart of the earth. Those of Nineveh will rise up in judgment of this people, and will accuse it: because they changed their ways at the preaching of Jonah; And One greater than Jonah is here. The ruler of the south will stand up in the judgment of this people, and will accuse it because she came from the distant parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; And One greater than Solomon is here. When an evil spirit has gone out of someone, it walks through dry places, looking for rest, and not finding it. Then it says, ‘I’ll return to the place I came from’; and when it comes back, it finds that house empty, cleaned, and decorated. Then it goes, and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they come and stay there: and the last state of that person is worse than the first. It’ll be like this for this people also.”



Who is My Family?

[46-50] While still talking to the people, Yeshua’s mother and family stood outside, hoping to speak with the Christ. Then someone said, "Your mother and family stand outside, hoping to speak with you." But the Christ said to the one who said it, “Who is My mother? And who is My family?” And the Christ reached out toward the followers, saying, “This is My family! Because whoever does the will of My God, who is in heaven, is My family.”



The Story of the Seeds

13 [1-9] That same day Yeshua went out of the house, and sat on the seashore. And great crowds were gathered around, so the Christ went and sat in a ship; and the whole crowd stood on the shore. And the Christ spoke many things to them in stories, saying, “A farmer went out to plant; And when the farmer sowed, some seeds fell beside the rows, and the birds came and ate them. Some fell on stony places, where they didn’t have much earth: and they came up quickly, because they weren’t deep enough. But when the sun was up, they were scorched and wilted away, because the roots were too shallow. And some fell in thorny places; and the thorns came up, and choked them out. But others fell into the good ground, and made fruit, some a hundred times as much, some sixty times as much, and some thirty times as much. Whoever will accept this, let them accept it.”

[10-17] And the followers came, and asked, “Why do you speak to them in stories?” So Yeshua answered them, “Because you’re able to know the secrets of heaven, but they aren’t able to. Whoever has the truth, more will be given, and they’ll be richly blessed: but whoever doesn’t have the truth, even what they have will be taken away. So I speak to them in stories: because seeing they don’t see; and hearing they don’t hear, nor do they understand it. And the Word, which was given ahead of time of Isaiah comes true by them, which said, ‘By hearing you’ll hear, and won’t understand; and seeing you’ll see, and won’t realize it: because this people's heart has grown hard, and their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they’ve closed; in case at some time they would see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be changed, and I heal them.’ But your eyes are blessed, because they see: and your ears, because they hear. The truth is, that many great preachers and other good people have wanted to see what you see, and haven’t seen it; and to hear what you hear, and haven’t heard it.

[18-23] So understand the story of the farmer. When anyone hears the Word of the realm of God, and doesn’t understand it, then the evil one comes, and takes away what was sown in their heart. These are the ones that the seed fell beside the rows. But those who get the seed that fell into stony places, are those who hear the Word, and accept it with joy; Yet they have no root, only lasting for a little while, because when troubles or discrimination comes up because of the Word, they’re offended by it. Also those who get the seed that fell in the thorns are those who hear the Word; but the cares of this world, and the false hope of riches, choke out the Word, and they become unfruitful. But whoever gets the seed that fell in the good ground are those who hear the Word, and understand it; who also make fruit, and produce, some a hundred times, some sixty, some thirty.”



The Good Seed and the Bad Seed

[24-30] And Yeshua told them another story, saying, “Heaven is like the One who sowed good seed in the fields: But while the farmhands slept, the enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. But when the blade came up, and made fruit, then the weeds came up also. So the farmhands came, saying to the farmer, ‘Didn’t you plant good seed in your field? Where did the weeds come from then?’ So the farmer answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The farmhands said, 'Do you want us to go and gather them up?' But the farmer said, ‘No; in case when you gather up the weeds, you uproot the wheat with it. Let both grow together until the harvest: and at harvest time I’ll say to the reapers, Gather together the weeds first, and put them in bundles to burn: then gather the wheat into my barn.’”

[31-32] Then Yeshua told them another story, saying, “Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which someone took, and sowed in the field, which is certainly among the smallest of all seeds: but when it grows, it’s the greatest among herbs, and becomes a small tree, so that even the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”

[33-42] And Yeshua told them another story; “Heaven is also like the yeast, which a woman mixed in three cups of meal, till the whole dough was leavened.” All this Yeshua spoke in stories; and never spoke to the crowds without a story: so that it would happen which was spoken by the great preacher, saying, “I’ll speak in stories; telling things which have been kept secret from the beginning of the world.” Then Yeshua sent the crowd away, and went into the house: and the followers came, saying, “Tell us the meaning of the story of the weeds in the field.” So Yeshua answered, “I am the One who sows the good seed; The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the realm of God; but the weeds are the children of the evil one; The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As the weeds are gathered and burned in the fire; so it’ll be in the end of this world. Then I’ll send out my angels, and they’ll gather out of this world everything that causes sin, and all those who keep on sinning; And will put them into a great fire: where they’ll be crying and gritting their teeth in pain. Then those who do good will shine as the sun in the realm of their God. Whoever will accept this, let them accept it.



Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price

[44-46] Again, heaven is like a treasure hid in a field; which when someone has found it, they hide it again, and for joy they go and sell everything they have to buy that field. Again, heaven is like a salesperson that was looking for good pearls: Who, when they had found one pearl that was worth more than all the others, went and sold all the others and bought it.



The Fish Net

[47-52] Again, heaven is like a net that was let down into the sea, and caught all kinds of fish: Which, when it was full, they drew it to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into containers, but threw the bad ones away. So it’ll be at the end of the world: the angels will come, and divide the good from the bad, and will put them into the great fire: where they’ll be crying and gritting their teeth in pain.” Then Yeshua asked, “Do you understand all this?” So they answered, “Yes, Christ.” Then Yeshua said, “So all those who are taught of the heavenly realm are like those who are homeowners, which bring both new and old things to use out of the wealth of things they own.”



A Great Preacher Without Honor

[53-58] And then, when Yeshua had finished these stories, they all left there together. And when they came to Yeshua’s own hometown, the Christ taught them in their worship services, so that the people were amazed, saying, “Where does Yeshua get this wisdom, and do these amazing things? Isn’t this the carpenter's child? Isn’t Mary Yeshua’s mother? and James, Joses, Simon, and Judas, the brothers of Yeshua? And aren’t Yeshua’s sisters all with us, too? Where has this person gotten all this?” And they were greatly offended by the Christ. But Yeshua answered, “A great preacher isn’t without honor, except in their own town, and their own home.” And the Christ couldn’t do many miracles there because of their unbelief.



Herod Kills John the Baptist

14 [1-14] At that time Herod, the ruler, heard of Yeshua, who was now famous. And said to those working for him, “This must be John the Baptist; who has come back to life to do all these amazing things!” He said this because he had taken John, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, who had been married to Philip, his brother, because John had said, “It isn’t right for you to be married to her.” And when he wanted to put John to death, he wouldn’t, being afraid of the people, because they saw him as a great preacher. But on the celebration of Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for him, greatly pleasing him. Upon which he promised, swearing to give her whatever she would ask. And she, being told by her mother, said, “Give me John the Baptist's head on a plate, right here.” And the ruler was sorry: but, because he had sworn it, and because of those who were there, he ordered it to be given to her. And they sent, and beheaded John in the prison. And John’s head was brought on a plate, and given to the girl: and she brought it to her mother. And the followers came, and picked up the body, and buried it, and went and told Yeshua. So when Yeshua heard it, the Christ left there alone by ship into a deserted place: and when the people had heard it, they followed along on foot out of the cities. And Yeshua came out of the ship and seeing a great crowd, had compassion for them, and healed their sick.



Yeshua Feeds the Five Thousand

[15-21] Then when it was evening, the followers came saying, "This is a deserted place, and it’s late; send the crowd away, so that they can go into the towns, and buy food." But Yeshua answered, “They don’t need to leave; you give them something to eat.” And they said to Yeshua, “We only have five small loaves, and two fish here.” So the Christ said, “Bring them here to Me.” And the Christ told the crowd to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, blessed, and broke it, and gave the loaves to the followers, and the followers gave it to the crowd. And they all ate, and were full: and the followers took up twelve baskets full of the scraps that were left over. And there were about five thousand people who had eaten, besides the women and children.



Walking on the Water

[22-33] And suddenly the Christ told the followers to get into a ship, and go to the other side, but Yeshua stayed behind to send the crowds away. And when the crowds had gone away, Yeshua went up on a mountain alone to pray. When the evening came, the Christ was alone there. But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, being tossed by the waves because the wind was blowing hard against it. And late that night Yeshua went out to them, walking on the sea. And when the followers saw the Christ walking on the sea, they were afraid, saying, “It’s a ghost;” and they screamed in fear. But suddenly, Yeshua spoke to them, saying, “It’s okay; it’s only Me; Don’t be afraid.” And Peter answered, “Christ, if it’s really You, call me to come to You on the water.” So Yeshua said, “Come on.” And when Peter got down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Yeshua. But when he saw how strong the wind was, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he screamed, saying, “Christ, save me.” And suddenly Yeshua gave him a hand and caught him, saying, “Don’t you have any faith? Why did you doubt?” And when they got into the ship, the wind stopped. Then those who were in the ship came and worshipped the Christ, saying, “It’s true! You’re the Child of God.”

[34-35] And when they had crossed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. And when the people of that place knew of them, they sent word into the whole countryside all around, and brought all that were diseased to Yeshua; begging just to touch the hem of the Christ’s clothing: and all those who touched it were made completely well.



Human Way of Life

15 [1-9] Then the religious leaders and the ministers from religious sects, who were from Jerusalem, came to Yeshua saying, “Why do your followers not keep the way of life of the elders? They don’t wash their hands when they eat.” But Yeshua answered them, “Why do you also not keep the Word of God by your way of life? God said, ‘Honor your parents: And whoever curses their parents, let them die in their punishment.’ But you say, whoever says to their parents, ‘What I might have given to you I’ve given as a gift to the church’; And doesn’t honor their parents, they’ll be excused. So you’ve made the Words of God to have no effect by your way of life. You fakes, Isaiah said well of you, saying, ‘This people comes near Me with their mouth, and honors Me with their words; but their hearts are far from Me. But their worship of Me is empty, teaching human standards for the principles of God’s word.’”

[10-20] And Yeshua called the crowd, saying to them, “Now, listen and understand: It isn’t what goes into the mouth that makes someone sick; but it’s what comes out of the mouth that makes someone sick.” Then the followers came, saying, “Don’t you know that the religious leaders were offended when they heard this?” But the Christ answered, “Every plant, which My God in heaven hasn’t planted, will be moved out of their place. Stay away from them: they’re blind leaders of the blind. And if those who are blind lead those who are blind, both will fall in the ditch.” Then Peter said, “What does this story mean?” So Yeshua said, “Do you, too, still not understand? Don’t you understand that whatever comes into the mouth goes into the belly, and then out in the waste? But the things which go out of the mouth come from the heart; and that is what makes the person sick, because out of the heart go evil thoughts, murders, sexual unfaithfulness, other sexual sins, thefts, lies, and disrespect for God: These are the things which make someone sick: but to eat with unwashed hands doesn’t really make someone sick.”



The Canaanite Woman

[21-28] Then Yeshua left there, and went into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And a woman of Canaan came out of the coasts, and called out, saying, “Have mercy on me, Christ, Heir of David; my daughter is completely overcome with an evil spirit.” But Yeshua didn’t say a word to her. Then the followers came and begged, saying; “Send her away, she won’t stop calling out to us.” So the Christ answered her saying, “I am only sent to the lost ones of the house of Israel.” Then she came and begged, saying, “Christ, help me.” But the Christ answered, “It isn’t right to take the children's bread, and give it to the dogs.” But she said, "That's true, Christ, but still, the little dogs eat the scraps from their owners' table." Then Yeshua answered to her, “Woman, your faith is great: so you’ll get what you’ve asked for.” And her daughter was healed at that very time.



Feeding the Four Thousand

[29-31] And Yeshua left there, and came near the Sea of Galilee; and went up on a mountain, and sat down there. And great crowds came there, having with them those that were crippled, blind, dumb, hurt, and many others, and put them down at Yeshua' feet; who healed them all: So much so, that the crowds were amazed when they saw those who were dumb speak; those who were hurt get well; those who were unable to stand walk; and those who were blind see: and they praised the God of Israel.

[32-38] Then Yeshua called the followers over, saying, “I am concerned about the crowd, because they have stayed with Me three days now, and haven’t had anything to eat: and I won’t send them away, while they willingly going without food, in case they faint on the way.” And the followers asked Yeshua, “Where would we get enough bread in the countryside, to give to all these people?” So Yeshua asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven, and a few little fish.” And Yeshua told the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then the Christ took the seven loaves and the fish, giving thanks, and breaking them up, and gave it to the followers, who then gave it to the crowd. So everyone in the crowd ate, and was full. Then the followers picked up seven baskets full of the scraps that were left over. And those who ate were four thousand people, beside the women and children. Then Yeshua sent away the crowd, and went to the ship, coming into the coasts of Magdala.



The Sign of Jonah

16 [1-5] Then the ministers from the religious sects came also, trying to tempt Yeshua, and wanted to see a sign from heaven. So Yeshua answered them, “When it’s evening, you say, ‘It’ll be fair weather because the sky is red.’ And in the morning, ‘It’ll be bad weather today because the sky is red and lowering.’ You fakes, you understand the signs of the sky; but you can’t understand the signs of the times! An evil and unfaithful people look for a sign; but the only sign you’ll get is that of the great preacher Jonah.” And Yeshua left them and went to another place. And when the followers had come to the other side, they saw that they had forgotten to take bread.



The Leaven of the Religious Sects

[6-12] Then Yeshua said, “Be cautious of the leaven of these religious sects.” And they argued among themselves, asking, “Is it because we forgot the bread?” On hearing it, Yeshua answered, “You people have such little faith. Why do you question among yourselves, because you forgot the bread? Don’t you understand, nor remember the five loaves of the five thousand and how many baskets of scraps you took up? Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? How can you still not understand that I didn’t speak to you about bread, but that you should be cautious of the teachings of the ministers from the religious sects?” Then they understood that Yeshua wanted them not to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teachings of the ministers from the religious sects.



Peter’s Confession

[13-20] When the Christ came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, Yeshua asked the followers, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered, “Some say that you’re John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the other great preachers.” Then Yeshua asked, “But who do you say that I am?” And Simon Peter answered, “You’re the Christ, the Child of the Living God.” And Yeshua answered, “You’re blessed, Simon Barjona, because nothing human has revealed this to you, but the God I am from, who is in heaven. And I say also to you, that you’re Peter, a little rock, and on this rock, I’ll build the church of My people, and the gates of hell won’t overcome it. And I’ll give to you the power of the realm of heaven: and whatever you put a stop to on earth will be stopped in heaven: and whatever you free on earth will be freed in heaven.” Then Yeshua told the followers, “Tell no one that I am the Christ.”



The Foretelling of the Death and Rising Again of the Christ

[21-23] From then on, Yeshua began to tell the followers, how that the Christ must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things because of the elders and leading priests and the rest of the religious leaders, and be killed, and come back to life again on the third day. Then Peter took hold of Yeshua, and began to argue, saying, “Don’t even think about it, Christ: this won’t happen to you.” But Yeshua turned; saying to Peter, “Get away from Me, Satan: you offend Me because you don’t want the things that God wants, but what you, as a human being, wants.”



Forget Yourself and Follow Christ

[24-28] Then Yeshua said to the followers, “If anyone wants to follow Me, let them forget themselves, and pick up their crosses, and follow Me, because whoever wants to save their life will lose it: and whoever gives up their life for My sake will find it. What profit is there to someone, if they gain the whole world, and lose their own soul? Or what would someone give up to save their soul? I’ll come in the glory of My God with My angels; and then I’ll judge everyone for what they’ve done. The truth is, there are some right here, who won’t see death, till they see Me coming in My Reign.”



Yeshua with Moses and Elijah

17 [1-13] And after six days Yeshua took Peter, James and John, the brothers, and brought them up to a high mountain alone, and the Christ was changed in front of them: whose face shined as the sun, and whose clothing was as white as the light. And Moses and Elijah appeared to them and were talking with Yeshua. Then Peter said to Yeshua, “Christ, it’s good for us to be here: if you want, let’s make three memorials here; one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But while he was speaking, a bright light in the midst of a cloud moved over them: and a voice came from the cloud, which said, “This is My Child, who I love and am so pleased with; Listen to Yeshua.” And when the followers heard it, they dropped to the ground, and were very afraid. But Yeshua came and touched them, saying, “Get up, and don’t be afraid.” And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one but Yeshua. And as they came down from the mountain, Yeshua told them, “Don’t tell anyone what you saw until I’ve come back to life again from the dead.” And the followers asked, “So why do the religious leaders say that Elijah must come back first?” And Yeshua answered, “The truth is, Elijah will come first, and turn everyone back to the truth. But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they didn’t know it, but have done to him what they wanted to. And I’ll also suffer like this by them.” Then the followers understood that Yeshua spoke to them of John the Baptist.



An Only Child Healed from Seizures

[14-21] And when they had come back to the crowd, someone came to them, kneeling down, and saying, “Christ, have mercy on my child because the child has seizures, and suffers greatly and often falls into the fire, or into the water. I brought the child to your followers, but they couldn’t help.” Then Yeshua answered, “You faithless and evil people, how long will I be here and have to put up with you? Bring the child here to Me.” And Yeshua ordered the evil spirit to come out of the child; and it went out: and the child was healed at that very time. Then the followers came to Yeshua alone, and asked, “Why couldn’t we make it go out?” And Yeshua answered, “Because of your unbelief. The truth is, if you have faith, even as small as a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, move from this place to that place; and it’ll move; and nothing will be impossible for you. But, this kind will only go out by prayer and willingly going without food.



Peter Goes Fishing

[22] And while they stayed in Galilee, Yeshua said, “I’ll soon be handed over into the other people’s hands and they’ll kill me, and the third day I’ll come back to life again.” And the followers were very sad.

[24-27] Afterwards, when they had come to Capernaum, tax collectors came to Peter, asking, “Doesn’t your leader pay taxes?” So Peter said, “Yes.” And when they came into the house Yeshua knew what he was about to say, and asked, “What do you think, Simon? Who do the rulers of the earth take taxes from? From their own people, or from foreigners?” And Peter answered, “From foreigners.” So Yeshua said, “Then the children are free. But just the same, in case we should offend them, go to the water, and go fishing, taking up the first fish that you catch; and when you open its mouth, you’ll find a piece of money: take it, and give it to them for us.”



Like a Little Child

18 [1-6] At this time the followers came to Yeshua, saying, “Who is the greatest in the realm of heaven?” And Yeshua called a little child to come, and set the child in the middle of them, and said, “The truth is, unless you’re changed and become like little children, you won’t get into heaven. So whoever becomes as undoubting as this little child, they’ll be the greatest in heaven. And whoever helps one such little child in My Name helps Me. But whoever hurts the faith of one of these little ones who believe in Me, it would better for that person to be dropped in the sea with a weight around their neck and be put to death.



The World is Full of Sorrow

[7-14] The world is full of sorrow because of wrongdoing! Bad things will always happen; but the person who hurts someone’s faith will be very sorry! So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, don’t even use them, as if they were cut off, because it’s better for you to live disabled, instead of having two hands or two feet and be thrown into the everlasting hell fire. And if your eye causes you to sin, don’t use it, as if it had been put out, because it’s better for you to live with one eye, instead of two and be thrown into hell’s flames. Be sure that you don’t hate even one of these little ones, because I tell you that their angels always see the face of My God in heaven. I’ve come to save what was lost. So what do you think? If someone has a hundred animals in their herd, and one of them goes off somewhere, don’t they leave the ninety-nine, and go to look for the one that has gotten lost? And if they find it, the truth is; they’ll celebrate more because of that one animal, than of the ninety-nine which didn’t go off. In the same way, it isn’t the will of your God, who is in heaven, that even one of these little ones would be lost.



On Church Discipline

[15-20] Besides this, if someone sins against you, go and tell them their fault between you and them alone: if they’ll hear you, you’ve gained them back. But if they won’t hear you, then take one or two more with you, that every word can be witnessed by two or three others. And if they won’t listen to them either, tell it to the church. If they won’t listen to the church, let them be as an ungodly person or a tax collector to you. The truth is, whatever you say on earth, whether to put a stop to something or to cause something to happen, that will be done in heaven, too. Again, I tell you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it’ll be done for them by My God, who is in heaven, because where two or three come together in My Name, I am there in Spirit with them, too.”



On Forgiveness

[21] Then Peter asked, “Christ, how often can another Christian sin against me, and I still forgive them? Seven times?” But Yeshua answered, “Not just seven times: but, seventy times seven.

[23-35] Heaven is like a certain owner, who kept a record of what all the workers owed. And when the owner had taken account, one worker was brought in, who owed the owner ten thousand dollars. But the worker had nothing to pay, so the owner told the other workers to sell everything that worker had, so the payment could be made. But the worker bowed down, and begged the owner to have patience, and it would all be paid back. So then, the owner of that worker had compassion, and released the worker from the debt that was owed. But then, that same worker went out, and finding another coworker, which owed the first worker a hundred dollars: and grabbed the other worker by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me everything that you owe me.’ And that coworker bowed down, and begged, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I’ll pay you everything.’ But the first worker wouldn’t listen and had the other thrown in jail, till the debt could be paid. So when their coworkers saw what had happened, they were very upset, and came and told the owner everything that had happened. Then the owner, called the first worker in saying, ‘You’ve done a very evil thing. I forgave you all your debt, because you wanted me to: Shouldn’t you also have had compassion on your coworker, just as I had mercy on you?’ And the owner was angry, and handed that worker over to be punished, till the dept was paid in full. So My God in heaven will do this to you, too, if you don’t forgive the sins of one another from your hearts.”



On Divorce

19 [1-2] And then, when Yeshua had finished telling these stories, they went from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan. Great crowds followed along; and were healed by the Christ there.

[3-9] Then the religious leaders came also, trying to tempt Yeshua and asked, “Is it right for someone to divorce their spouse for any reason?” And the Christ answered them, “Haven’t you read, that in the beginning, God, who made humanity, made them male and female, and said, because of this, a person will leave their parents, and will stay faithful to their spouse: and the two of them will be as one body? So they’re not just two people, but one body. So what God has joined together, let no one separate.” So they asked Yeshua, “Then why did Moses tell us to give a writ of divorcement, and allow divorce?” Then Yeshua answered, “Moses let you divorce your spouses because of your unforgiving hearts: but from the beginning, it wasn’t this way. And I tell you, whoever divorces their spouse, unless it’s for their spouse’s sexual sin, and marries another, takes part in sexual sin themselves: and whoever marries someone who is divorced takes part in sexual sin, too.”



Only Some are Able to Remain Sexually Pure

[10-12] The followers said to Yeshua, “If that’s the case of the person who marries, then it isn’t good to marry.” But Yeshua answered, “Some people can’t accept this, but only those to whom it’s given. Because there are some people who are not able to be sexual, who were born that way from their mother's womb: and there are some who are not able to be sexual, who were made that way by others: and there are some, who have kept themselves sexually pure for heaven's sake. Whoever can accept this, let them accept it.”



Let the Little Children Come to Me

[13-15] Then some little children were brought to the Christ, who laid hands on them to bless them, and to pray for them. But the followers scolded those who brought them, so Yeshua said, “Let the little children come to Me, and don’t forbid them, because the realm of heaven is full of little ones like them.” So the Christ laid hands on them, and left there.



The Wealthy Young Person

[16-22] And someone came asking, “Good Teacher, what good thing may I do, that I may have everlasting life?” And the Christ answered, "Why are you asking Me about what’s good? There’s only One who tells us what’s good, and that is God: so if you want everlasting life, do what the Words of God tell you to do.” So the young person asked, "What words?" So Yeshua said, “Don’t murder, don’t take part in sexual sin, don’t steal, don’t tell lies about someone, honor your parents, and love your neighbor as yourself.” So the young person said, “I’ve done all this from my youth up: so what do I still lack?" Then Yeshua answered, “If you want to be complete, go and sell whatever you have, and give to those who are poor, and then you’ll have wealth in heaven. Then come and follow Me.” But the young person went away very sorrowful when he heard that, because he was very wealthy.



It’s Very Hard for a Rich Person to Get into Heaven

[23-26] Then Yeshua said to the followers, “The truth is, it’ll be very hard for a rich person to go to heaven. And I tell you again, it’s easier for a camel to be completely unloaded and squeeze through the smallest gate, than for a rich person to come into the realm of God.” When the followers heard that, they were amazed, saying, “Then who can be saved?” But Yeshua looked at them, saying, “Anything that’s impossible for human beings alone; is possible with God’s help.”









You will be Rewarded for Whatever You Give Up

[27-30] Then Peter said, “You know that we’ve given up everything, and followed you; so what will we get?” And Yeshua answered, “The truth is, that you who have followed Me, when I sit on the throne of My victory in the new life, you’ll also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve family groups of Israel. And everyone that has given up homes, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or spouse, or children, or lands, because of My Name, will get a hundred times that much, and will have everlasting life, as well. But many of those who are first now will be last then; and those who are last now will be first then.



The Owner of the Garden

20 [1-16] Heaven is like someone who is an owner of a garden, who went out early in the morning to hire workers. And when the owner had agreed with the workers for a day’s pay, they went to the garden. Then the owner went out about nine o’clock, and saw others in the shopping center who weren’t working, and said, ‘Go to the garden also, and whatever is right I’ll give you.’ So they went, also. Then again, the owner went out about twelve o’clock noon and three o’clock in the afternoon, and did the same. And about five o’clock, the owner went out, and found others not working, saying to them, ‘Why haven’t you been working all day?’ So they answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ So the owner said, ‘Go to the garden also; and whatever is right I’ll give you.’ So when evening came, the owner of the garden said to the manager, ‘Call the workers, and give them their pay, starting from the last ones hired to the first ones hired.’ And when those who were hired at five o’clock came, they all got a full day’s pay. But when the first to be hired came, they expected to have gotten more; but they all got the same amount. And when they had gotten it, they grumbled to the owner of the house, saying, ‘These last ones hired have only worked one hour, and you’ve made them equal to us, who have worked through the heat of the day.’ But the owner said to one of them, ‘Friend, I’ve done you no wrong: didn’t you agree with me for that amount? Take what’s yours and leave: I’ll give to these last ones hired just as I gave to you. Isn’t it right for me to do what I want with my own money? Are you angry, because I’m good?’ So those who are last will be first and those who are first will be last, because many will be called, but few are chosen.”



The Foretelling of Christ’s Death and Rising to Life Again

[17-19] And Yeshua, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve followers aside on the way, saying to them, “We’re going up to Jerusalem now; and I’ll be handed over to the leading priests and to the religious leaders, and they’ll accuse Me and sentence Me to death, and will deliver Me to the Romans, who will mock Me, and beat Me, and put Me to death. But on the third day, I will come to life again.”



Whoever Wants to be Great, Must Minister to the Needs of Others

[20-29] Then the mother of Zebedee's children came with her children, bowing, and wanting something of Yeshua. And the Christ said to her, “What do you want?” So she said, “Let my two children sit, one on your right side, and the other on the left, when You come into power.” But Yeshua said to them, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to accept the cup that I have to drink, and to be baptized with what I have to suffer?” And they answered, "We are." Then Yeshua said, “You certainly will drink it with Me, and you’ll be baptized as I am: but to sit beside Me, on My right and on My left, isn’t Mine to give, but it’ll be given to those it’s prepared for by My God.” And when the other ten heard it, they were resentful of them. But Yeshua called them over, saying, “You know that the rulers of the other peoples control them, and those who are great have power over them, also. But it won’t be this way among you. Whoever wants to be great among you, must minister to others needs; And whoever wants to be a leader among you, they must work the hardest for you: Just as I didn’t come to be ministered to, but to minister to others, and to give My life as the payment for the debts of others’ sins.” Then as they left Jericho, a great crowd followed along.



Two Blind Beggars Healed

[30-33] And two blind beggars sitting by the roadside, when they heard that Yeshua passed by, hollered out, saying, “Have mercy on us, Christ, Heir of David.” And the crowd scolded them, because they wanted them to be quiet, but they hollered out all the more, saying, “Have mercy on us, Christ, Heir of David.” And Yeshua stood still, and called them, saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?” So they said, “Christ, we want You to make our eyes able to see.” So Yeshua had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and suddenly their eyes could see, and they followed along.



Yeshua’s Entry into Jerusalem

21 [1-11] When they came near Jerusalem, and had come to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Yeshua sent two of the followers, saying to them, “Go into the town near by, and soon you’ll find a donkey tied up, and a foal with her: untie them, and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, say, ‘The Christ needs them;’ and they’ll send them right away.” And it happened like this, so that everything would happen which was said by the great preacher, saying, “Tell the daughter of Zion, your Ruler comes to you, gentle, and sitting on a young donkey, yes, the foal of a donkey.” And the followers went, doing as Yeshua told them, and brought the donkey, and the foal, and laid their clothes across its back, and they put Yeshua on it. And a very great crowd spread their clothes down on the road; others cut down branches from the palm trees, and placed them down on the road. And the crowds that went along, followed, calling out, saying, “Save us, now, Heir of David!: Blessed is the One who comes in the Name of Yahweh God; Save us, now! O Highest One!” And when they came into Jerusalem, all the city was excited, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowd said, "This is Yeshua, the great preacher from Nazareth of Galilee."



The Angry Christ

[12-16] And Yeshua went into the House of God, and put out all those who bought and sold in the place of worship, and turned over the bankers’ tables, and the seats of those who sold doves, and said, “It’s written, My House will be called the House of prayer; but you’ve made it a place of thieves.” And those who were blind and unable to walk came to Yeshua in the place of worship; and the Christ healed them. But when the leading priests and religious leaders saw the amazing things that the Christ did, and the children calling out in the place of worship, and saying, “Save us, now, Heir of David;” they were very displeased, and asked, “Don’t you hear what they’re saying?” And Yeshua answered, "Yes; haven’t you ever read, 'You’ve put praises in the mouths of little ones and nursing babies? '"



The Fig Tree

[17-22] And the Christ left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and stayed there. Now in the morning, Yeshua, who was coming back into the city, was hungry. And seeing a fig tree on the way, the Christ came up to it, and finding nothing but leaves on it, said, "Let no fruit grow on it from now on." And the fig tree died right then. And when the followers saw it, they were amazed, saying, “Look how suddenly the fig tree died!” And Yeshua said to them, “The truth is, if you have faith, and don’t doubt, you won’t just do things like what happened to the fig tree, but if you say to this mountain, ‘move, and go into the sea;’ it’ll happen, as well. And you’ll get whatever you ask for in prayer, if you truly believe it.”



Who Gave You this Power?

[23-27] And when they came into the place of worship, the leading priests and the elders of the people came in as the Christ was teaching, and asked, “By what right do you do this? And who gave you this power?” And Yeshua answered them, “I will ask you something, too, which if you can tell me, I will also tell you by what power I do this. Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven, or did it come from human ideas?” And they argued among themselves, saying, “If we say, from heaven; then Yeshua will say to us, ‘Why didn’t you believe him then?’ But if we say, from human ideas; we fear the people because they all believe John was a great preacher.” So they said to Yeshua, “We don’t know.” And the Christ answered, “Then neither will I tell you by what power I do this.”



The Two Rebellious Children

[28-32] So what do you think? Someone had two children; and came to the first one, saying, ‘Go work today in my garden.’ And the child answered, ‘I won’t go’: but later thought differently, and went to work anyway. And then the person came to the second child, saying the same. And that child answered, saying, ‘I’ll go’, but didn’t. Which of the two did what was wanted of them?” So they answered Yeshua, “The first.” Then Yeshua said, “The truth is, that the tax collectors and the whores will go into the realm of God before you, because John came to you with the way of goodness, and you wouldn’t believe it: but the tax collectors and the whores believed it: and you, even when you knew it, didn’t change your mind, later, and believe.



The Land Owner and the Farmers

[33-46] Listen to another story: There was a certain landowner, who planted a garden, and built a wall all around it, and dug a winepress in it, and built a guard tower. The landowner rented it out to farmers, then went into a far country. When time for the fruit came near, the owner sent some workers to the farmers to get the grapes. But the farmers took the workers, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. Then again, the owner sent other workers besides the first ones: and the farmers did the same to them. So last of all, the landowner’s own child was sent to them, the owner thinking, ‘They’ll respect my own child.’ But when the farmers saw the owner’s child, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let’s kill the heir, and we’ll take the inheritance.’ And they brought the heir out of the garden, who they killed. So when the owner of the garden comes, what do you think will happen to those farmers?” And they said to Yeshua, “The owner will miserably kill those evil farmers, and will rent out the garden to other farmers, who will give the grapes when they’re in season.” So Yeshua answered, “Didn’t you ever read in the Words, ‘The stone which the builders rejected will become the head cornerstone: this is Yahweh’s doing, and we’re so amazed? So I say to you, the realm of God will be taken from you, and given to a nation who will produce the fruit. And whoever falls on this stone will be broken: but whoever the stone falls on, will be crushed to pieces.” And when the leading priests and religious leaders heard those stories, they realized that Yeshua was speaking of them. But when they tried to take Yeshua, they were afraid of the crowd, because the people believed the Christ was a great preacher.







The Marriage Supper

22 [1-10] And Yeshua spoke to them again with stories, saying, “The realm of heaven is like a certain ruler, who planned a supper for a child, who was to be married. The ruler sent out workers to call those who were asked to the wedding, but none of them would come. So once again, the ruler sent out other workers, saying, ‘Tell those who have been asked, I’ve prepared my dinner: the meat is done, and everything is ready: come to the marriage, now.’ But they made excuses, and left, one going to their farm, and another to their sales goods. Some even took the workers, and treated them cruelly, and killed them. But the ruler heard it, and was angry: and sent out guards to kill those murderers, and burn up their city. Then the ruler said to the workers, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were asked weren’t worthy. So go into the streets, and as many as you find, call to the marriage. So those workers went out into the streets, and gathered together all that they found, both bad and good. So the wedding had many guests.

[11-14] And when the ruler came in to see the guests, and seeing some there which didn’t have on the wedding clothing, the ruler said, ‘Friends, how did you come in here, not having on the wedding clothing?’ And they were speechless. Then the ruler said to the workers, 'Tie up their hands and feet, and take them away, and put them into the darkness outside; where they’ll be crying and gritting their teeth,' because many are invited, but few are chosen.”



On Paying Taxes and Tithes

[15-22] Then the religious leaders left and planned together how to confuse Yeshua’s words. So they sent out their own followers along with Herod’s people to Yeshua, saying, “Christ, we know that you’re honest, and teach the way of God in truth, nor do you care what anyone thinks because you don’t consider what others say. So tell us, what do you think about this? Is it right to give taxes to the ruling government, or not?” But Yeshua knew their evil plan, saying, “Why do you tempt Me, you fakes? Show me the money. So they showed Yeshua a coin. Then Yeshua asked them, “Whose picture and name is this?” And they answered, “The Ruler’s.” Then Yeshua answered them back, “So pay your taxes to the government; and pay to God the part of your money that belongs to God.” And they were amazed, and left when they heard what Yeshua said.



No Sexuality in the Afterlife

[23-33] This same day some from the religious sects came, who say that there’s no afterlife, and asked, “Christ, Moses said, if someone dies, having no children, another will marry their spouse, and give her children. Now there were with us seven brothers: and the first, who had gotten married, died, and having no child, left his spouse to another. It was the same way with the second also, and the third, up to the seventh. And last of all, the woman died also. So when we come to life again, whose spouse will she be of the seven, because they all had her? So Yeshua answered them, “You’re wrong, not knowing the Word, or the power of God, because when we come to life again, we won’t be sexual and live in marriage, but we’ll be neither male, nor female, as the angels of God in heaven. But speaking of the coming to life again of the dead, haven’t you read what was spoken to you by God, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?’ God isn’t the God of the dead, but God is the God of the living.” And when the crowds heard this, they were amazed at this teaching.



The Greatest Rule

[34-40] But when the religious leaders had heard that Yeshua had put the religious sects to silence, they gathered together. Then one of them, which was a student of the law, asked a question to tempt Yeshua, saying, “Christ, what is the greatest rule in the Word of God?” And Yeshua said, “’Love Yahweh, your God, with all your spirit, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest rule. And the second is very much like it, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ All of the Word of God and the Words of great preachers are based on these two rules.”



Christ David’s Descendant

[41-46] While the religious leaders were gathered together, Yeshua asked them, “What do you think of the Christ? Whose descendant is the Christ?” And they said to Yeshua, ‘The descendant of David.” So Yeshua asked, “How then did David in spirit call the Christ, Christ, saying, Yahweh God said to my Christ, sit beside Me, till I make those who come against you a place to rest Your feet? So if David called the Christ, Christ, how is the Christ David’s descendant?” And no one was able to answer a word, nor did anyone dare ask Yeshua any more questions from that day on.



Yeshua Tells of the Guilt of the False Religious Leaders

23 [1-12] Then Yeshua spoke to the crowd, and the followers, saying, “The religious leaders and those in the religious sects sit in the judgment seat of Moses, so whatever they tell you to do, do it; but don’t do what they do, because they tell you to do it, but don’t do it themselves. They make rules that are very hard to follow, and order others to follow them; but they themselves won’t even try to follow them. But everything they do, they do to be seen by others: they wear ornamental religious jewelry and impressive religious clothing, and love the best places at the dinners of religious celebrations, and the best seats in the places of worship, and greetings in the shopping centers, and to be called ‘Teacher, Teacher’ by others. But don’t be called Teacher because only One is your Teacher, Me, the Christ; and you’re all equals. And don’t call any religious leader Father on earth because the One who is in heaven is who we come from. And don’t be called superior because I, the Christ am your only superior. But whoever wants to be greatest among you must be willing to work the hardest. And whoever wants to be praised must become the lowest worker; and whoever puts themselves in the lowest position will be raised to a higher position.

[13-15] But you’ll be sorry, all you religious leaders and those in the religious sects, you fakes! You slam heaven’s doors in the face of others and you won’t even go in yourselves, nor will you let those who are trying to go in, get in. Yes, you’ll be sorry you religious leaders and those in the religious sects. You’re all fakes! You take what little money a death survivor has, and say long prayers just for show: so you’ll surely get the greater punishment. Yes, you’ll be sorry, you religious leaders and those in the religious sects, you fakes! You’ll travel over land and sea to get one convert, and when they’re converted, you make them two times as much a child of hell than you yourselves are.

[16-22] Yes, you’ll be sorry you, you blind leaders, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the place of worship, hasn’t done anything wrong; but whoever swears by the offering of the place of worship, is responsible for their oath!’ You’re thoughtless and blind leaders because which is greater, the offering, or the place of worship that blesses the offering? And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar hasn’t done anything wrong; but whoever swears by the gift that is on it, is guilty.’ You’re thoughtless and blind leaders because which is greater, the gift, or the altar that blesses the gift? So whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, and by everything on it. And whoever swears by the place of worship, swears by it, and by the God whose Spirit is in it. And whoever swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by the God who sits on it.

[23-33] Yes, you’ll be sorry you religious leaders and those in the religious sects, you fakes! You pay a part of even the smallest amount of spices, and have left out doing the most important things, like making good judgments, having mercy, and being faithful. You should do this, but not leave the other things undone. You blind leaders, who won’t break the least important rule in the least way, and yet you ignore all the most important ones. Yes, you’ll be sorry, you religious leaders and those in the religious sects, you fakes! You obey the Word of God outwardly, but inside you’re full of lies and selfishness. You blind religious leaders, first obey the Word of God inwardly, and then you’ll appear to do it outwardly, as well. Yes, you’ll be sorry, you religious leaders and those in the religious sects, you fakes! You’re like the beautiful grave markers of a burial place, which appear very beautiful, but are only markers of graves full of dead peoples’ bones, and rotting corpses. Just like this, you, too, appear good to others outwardly, but you’re full of lies and sin inside. Yes, you’ll be sorry, you religious leaders and those in the religious sects, you fakes! Because you build great memorial places for all the great preachers, and decorate the graves of those who’ve done great things, and say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we wouldn’t have killed the great preachers.’ You then are witnesses yourselves, that you’re the children of those who killed the great preachers. And you certainly measure up to your ancestors. You snakes, you bunch of snakes, how can you ever escape the punishment of hell?

[34-39] I’ll send you great preachers, and wise ones, and writers of the Word: and some of them you’ll kill and torture; and some of them you’ll beat in your places of worship, and chase them like criminals from city to city, so that all the guilt of the blood shed on the earth of those who followed God can come on you, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, child of Barachias, who was killed between the place of worship and the altar. The truth is, all this guilt will come on this generation of people. Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill all the great preachers, and murder those who are sent to warn you! How often I wanted to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you wouldn’t let me! So you see your house is now empty. I tell you, I won’t come to you again, till you say, ‘Blessed is the One who comes in the Name of Yahweh.’”



Destruction of the Temple Foretold

24 [1-2] And Yeshua went out, and left the place of worship: and as they left, the followers pointed out the great buildings of the place of worship. And Yeshua answered, “Do you see this? The truth is, there won’t be one stone left on another, that won’t be out of place.”



The End Times

[3-14] And as they sat on the Mount of Olives, the followers came secretly, asking the Christ, “Tell us when this will happen and how will we know of your second coming, and of the end of the world?” So Yeshua answered them, “Be sure that no one misleads you, because many will come in My Name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ misleading many people. And you’ll hear of wars and reports of more wars, but don’t be uneasy because all this must happen. It’s not the end of time yet. Nation will come against nation, and land against land. There will be a great lack of food, and deadly diseases, and natural disasters, in many different places. All this is just the beginning of trouble. Then they’ll arrest you to be punished, and will kill you, and you’ll be hated by all nations because of My Name. At that time, many will be offended by Christianity, and will lie to one another, and will hate one another. And many untruthful preachers will come, misleading a great many people. And because wrongs will be greatly increased, many people won’t know how to love others. But whoever doesn’t give up, even to the end of time, those are the ones who will be saved. Then when this New Word of the realm of God is told in the whole world for a witness to all nations; the end of time will come.



The Antichrist

[15-28] So when you see the antichrist, spoken of by Daniel, the great preacher, standing in the holy place, (whoever reads, let them understand), then let those who are in Israel escape into the mountains of Judea, and let those who are on the roof not come down to get anything out of their homes, nor let those who are in the field go back to get their clothes. And those who are pregnant with babies, and those who are breastfeeding in those days will have great sorrow! But pray that you don’t have to run in the winter, nor on a Day of Worship, because at that time great troubles will come, like there’s never been since the beginning of time till now, no, nor ever will. And unless those days are stopped short, no one would be saved: but for the sake of the chosen ones those days will be shortened. Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ’, or ‘The Christ is there’; don’t believe it, because false Christs, and false teachers will come and do many amazing things; so that they would even mislead the chosen ones of God, if it were possible. But listen, I’ve told you the truth. So if they say to you, ‘The Christ is in the desert’; don’t go: or ‘The Christ is in a secret place’; don’t believe it, because as you see the lightning strike in the east, and flash even to the west; so you’ll see My coming. And when you see all the dead, you’ll see the buzzards gather.



The Powers of Heaven Shaken

[29-35] And right after all these troubles, the sun will become dark, and the moon won’t have any light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and all the heavenly bodies will be shaken out of place: And then the sign of My coming will appear in heaven, and all the families of the earth will cry, and they’ll see Me coming in the clouds of heaven with great power and bright light. And I will send My angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they’ll gather together My chosen ones from every direction, from one end of heaven to the other. And now learn what the story of the fig tree means; When the branch of the fig tree is still tender, and puts out leaves, you know that summer is near: So you, too, when you see all this happening, know that the time of My coming is near, so very near. The truth is, the generation that this happens in won’t pass, till everything I said will happen. Heaven and earth will come to an end, but My Words won’t ever die out.



Like a Thief in the Night

[36-51] But no one knows of that day and hour, no, not even the angels of heaven, but only Yahweh, My God. But as the days of Noah were, so too will My coming be. Just like the days before the flood, they were eating, drinking, and getting married, until the day that Noah went into the ark, and they didn’t know a thing until the flood came, and drowned them all. So too will My coming be. Then two people will be working in the field; one will be taken up, and the other left behind. Two others will be working at the workshop; one will be taken up, and the other left behind. So watch, because you don’t know when your Christ will come! If the owners of a house had known the time the thief would come, they would have watched, and wouldn’t have let their house be broken into. So be ready, too, because I am coming when you least expect it. So then, who is a faithful and wise worker, who has been made overseer of the household, to give those of the household food at just the right time? Blessed is that worker, who when I come, I find doing My work. The truth is, that I will make them overseer over all My goods. But if there are workers who are evil and say in their hearts, the time is not yet; And begin to abuse their coworkers, and to eat and drink with the drunks; The Owner will come in a day when their not watching, and at a time that they won’t know of, and will cut them off, and will give them their due punishment in Hell with the other fakes: where they’ll be crying and gritting their teeth.



The Ten Virgins

25 [1-13] The Realm of Heaven is like ten virgins who have never been sexually active, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridal party. And five of them were wise, but five were stupid. Those who were stupid took their lamps, but forgot to take oil with them. But the wise took oil in their bottles along with their lamps. And while they waited for the bridal party, they all fell asleep. And at midnight, someone called out, ‘The bridal party is coming; go out to meet them.’ Then they all got up, and started getting their lamps ready. But those who were stupid said to those who were wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps have gone out.’ But those who were wise said, ‘We can’t; there won’t be enough for both us and you: go buy some for yourselves.' And while they went to buy some, the bridal party came; and those who were ready went in with them to the marriage ceremony and the door was shut. Then the other virgins came later, saying, 'Open the door; Open the door.' But the one who opened the door answered, ‘The truth is, I don’t even know who you are.’ So watch, because you don’t know the day or the hour I’ll come.



The Traveling Owner

[14-30] And heaven is like an owner traveling to a far away country, who called the workers giving them everything to manage. And one was given five valuable coins, to another, two, and to another, one; to each one of them for their different abilities; and then the owner left soon afterwards. Then the one who had gotten the five coins went and traded with the coins, and got five more coins. And the one who had gotten two, gained another two, as well. But the one who had gotten only one coin went and dug a hole in the ground, and hid the owner's money. So after a long time the owner came, and took account of them. And so the one who had gotten five coins came and brought the other five coins also, saying, ‘Boss, You gave me five coins and I’ve gained five more coins.’ The owner said, ‘Well done, you’re a good and faithful worker: you’ve been faithful over a few things, so I’ll make you manager over many things: Come into My house and celebrate with Me.’ And the one who had gotten two coins came saying, ‘Boss, You gave me two coins and I’ve gained two more coins beside them.’ And the owner said, ‘Well done, you’re a good and faithful worker; you’ve been faithful over a few things, so I’ll make you manager over many things: Come into My house and celebrate with Me.’ Then the one who had gotten only one coin came saying, ‘Boss, I knew you that you were a hard person, making profit from others, and collecting from where others have done business: So I was afraid, and went and hid your coin in the earth: See, here is what’s yours.’ So the owner answered said, ‘You are a bad and lazy worker, you knew that I make profit from others, and collect from where others have done business: So you should have put My money in the bank, and then at My coming I would have gotten My own with interest. Take the coin from this worker, and give it to the one that has ten coins.’ So to everyone that has earned something, more will be given, and they’ll become rich: but from those who haven’t earned anything, even what they have will be taken away. And the unprofitable worker will be put into the blackest darkness: where they’ll be crying and gritting their teeth.



The Judgment of the Good and the Bad

[31-46] And when I come in My victory, and all the holy angels with Me, then I’ll sit on My throne of glory: And all nations will gather to Me: and I will separate them from one another, as a keeper divides one kind of animal from another: And I will put the good ones on the right side of Me, but the bad ones on the left. Then I will say to those on the right side, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My God, inherit the realm of God prepared for you from the beginning of the world: Because I was hungry, and you gave Me food; I was thirsty, and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and you took Me in; Naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me. Then those who do good will answer, saying, ‘Christ, when did we see You hungry, and feed You? Or thirsty, and gave You something to drink? When did we see You as a stranger, and take You in? Or naked, and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And I will answer and say to them, ‘The truth is, as much as you’ve helped one of the least of these My children, you’ve helped Me.’ Then I will say to those on the left hand ‘Go away from Me, you cursed ones, into the everlasting fire, which was prepared for the devil and the evil spirits: because I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink; I was a stranger, and you didn’t take Me in; naked, and you didn’t clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you didn’t visit Me.’ Then they’ll also answer, saying, ‘Christ, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and didn’t help You?’ Then I will answer them, saying, ‘The truth is, as much as you didn’t help one of the least of these, you didn’t help Me.’ And these will go away into everlasting punishment: but those who did right will go into everlasting life.”



Yeshua is anointed at Bethany

26 [1-5] And then, when Yeshua had finished all these stories, the Christ said to the followers, “You know that the celebration of the Passover is in two days, and I will be handed over and sentenced to death on a cross.” Then the leading priests and the religious leaders and the elders of the people gathered together at the mansion of Caiaphas, the leading priest and discussed how to take and kill Yeshua secretly. But they said, “Not on the celebration day, in case the people start an uproar.”

[6-13] Now when Yeshua was in Bethany, in the home of Simon, a person who had leprosy, a woman came in having an alabaster jar of very expensive perfumed oil, and poured it on Yeshua’s head, while they were eating a meal. But when the followers saw it, they resented it, saying, “Why was this wasted?” because this perfume might have been sold for a lot of money, and given to those who were poor. Then Yeshua, realizing their resentment, answered, “Why are you bothering this woman? She’s done a very good thing for Me. You’ll always have those who are poor with you; but I won’t be here forever. When she poured this perfume on My body, she did it for My coming burial. The truth is, whenever this New Word is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done for Me, will be told for a memorial of her also.”



Judas Plans to Hand Yeshua Over to the Priests

[14-16] Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the leading priests, and asked them, “What will you give me if I hand over Yeshua to you?” And they promised him thirty pieces of silver. And from then on Judas looked for a chance to hand over the Christ.



The Passover Supper

[17-25] Now on the first day of the celebration of unleavened bread the followers came to Yeshua, asking, “Where would you like us to get ready to eat the Passover?” And the Christ said, “Go into the city, and say to a certain person, ‘The Christ said, My time is here; I’ll keep the Passover with My followers at your home.’” And the followers did as Yeshua had told them; and they got ready for the Passover. Now when the evening came, Yeshua sat down with the twelve. And as they ate, the Christ said, “The truth is, that one of you will hand Me over.” And they were very upset, and all of them began to ask the Christ, “Is it me?” And Yeshua answered, “Whoever dips their hand in the dish with Me will be the one who hands Me over. I go as the Word says of Me: but that person who hands Me over will be very sorry! It would have been better for that person if they had never been born.” Then Judas, which handed over the Christ, asked, “Christ, is it me?” And Yeshua answered, “It’s just as you say.”

[26-35] And as they were eating, Yeshua took the loaf bread, and blessed it, and broke it apart, giving some to each of the followers, saying, “Take this and eat it all; this is a memorial of My body.” And then Yeshua took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Each of you drink some of it, because this is a memorial of My blood for the New Word, which will be shed for taking away the sins of many people. But I tell you, I won’t drink wine again, until the day when I drink it anew with you in the realm of God.” And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Yeshua said, “Every one of you will leave Me alone tonight because the Word says, ‘When the keeper is taken, the herd will be scattered.’ But after I come to life again, I’ll go to meet you in Galilee.” Then Peter said, “Even if everyone else leaves you, I won’t ever leave you.” But Yeshua said, “The truth is, that tonight, before the rooster crows, you’ll say that you don’t know Me three times.” Peter said, “Even if I should die with you, I still won’t say that I don’t know you!” And all the followers said the same thing.



Prayer in the Garden

[36-46] Then Yeshua came with them to a garden, called Gethsemane, saying to the followers, “Sit here, while I go and pray over there.” But the Christ took Peter, James and John along, and becoming very sad, said, "My soul is so sad, I’m about to die: stay here, and pray with Me." And Yeshua went a little farther, laid face down, and prayed, saying, “My God, if it’s possible; don’t let this happen to Me: but just the same, don’t let it be as I want, but as You want.” And then Yeshua came to the followers, and finding them sleeping, said to Peter, “Couldn’t you even pray with Me an hour? Watch and pray, so that you won’t be tempted. Even if the spirit’s willing, the body is weak.” And the Christ went away the second time, and prayed, saying, “My God, if this must happen to Me, I want whatever You want to be done.” And the Christ came and found them sleeping again because they were very tired. So Yeshua left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Then the Christ came to the followers, saying to them, “You might as well sleep, now. See, it’s time now, and I am given into the hands of sinners. Get up, we have to go. See, the one who is handing Me over is here, now.”



Yeshua Arrested

[47-56] And while Yeshua was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came with a great crowd, who had swords and sticks, from the leading priests and elders of the people. Now Judas, who handed over the Christ, gave them a sign, saying, “The One who I greet with a kiss is the One to hold on to.” And then Judas came up to Yeshua, saying, “Hello, Teacher”; and kissed the Christ. And Yeshua said, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came, taking hold of Yeshua, and took the Christ. And One of those who was with Yeshua drew a sword, and struck one of the leading priest's workers, and cut off his ear. Then Yeshua said, “Put your sword back in its place, because anyone who uses a sword will be killed by a sword. Don’t you know that I can pray to My God right now, and God would quickly send Me more than twelve thousand angels? But then, how would the things take place that God’s Words’ said would?” And at that time Yeshua said to the crowds, “Have you come out to take Me with swords and sticks as if I were a thief? I sat with you daily in the place of worship, teaching and you didn’t take Me then.” But all this happened, so that the words of the great preachers would happen. Then all the followers left the Christ, and ran away.



Yeshua Brought to Caiaphas

[57-68] And those who had taken Yeshua led the Christ away to Caiaphas the leading priest, where some of the religious leaders and the elders were gathered. But Peter followed along far off and went to the leading priest's mansion, and went in, and sat with the workers, to see what would happen. Now the leading priests, and elders, and all the court, looked for false witnesses against Yeshua, in order to put the Christ to death; But they found no one. Even though many false witnesses came, still they found no one. At last, two false witnesses came, and said, “This person said, ‘I am able to destroy the House of God, and build it again in three days.’” And the leading priest got up, saying, “Don’t you have anything to say? What is this that these people speak against you?” But Yeshua didn’t say anything. And the leading priest said, “I ask you to swear by the Living God, if you’re the Christ, the Child of God.” Then Yeshua said, “It’s just as you say: but just the same, I tell you, later, you’ll see Me sitting on the throne of God’s power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.” Then the leading priest tore his clothes, saying, “This person has spoken disrespectfully of God; Why do we need any more witnesses? Now you’ve heard for yourselves this disrespect of God. So what do you think we should do?” And they answered, “This person is guilty of death.” Then they spit in the Christ’s face, and beat the Christ; and others slapped the Christ with the palms of their hands, saying, “Tell us, Christ, who hit you?”



The Rooster Crows

[69-75] Now Peter, who was sitting outside the mansion was asked by a girl, “Aren’t you one of those who was with Yeshua of Galilee?” But he denied it to everyone there, saying, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” And when he had gone into the porch, another girl saw him; saying to those who were there, “This person was with Yeshua of Nazareth, too.” And again he denied knowing the Christ, and cursing, he said, “I swear I don’t know that person!” And after a while those who stood around came to Peter, saying, “Surely you’re one of them; the way you speak gives you away.” Then Peter began to curse and to swear, saying, “I don’t know who that person is.” And suddenly the rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the Words of Yeshua, who had said, “Before the rooster crows, you’ll say you don’t know Me three times.” And Peter left there, and cried with great sorrow.

The Christ brought to Pilate

27 [1-10] When the morning came, all the leading priests and elders of the people, were planning to put the Christ to death. They tied up and led Yeshua away to Pontius Pilate the governor. Then Judas, who had handed over the Christ, when he saw that the Christ was to be sentenced to death, changed his mind about it all, and brought the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and elders, saying, “I’ve sinned and handed over innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to that.” And Judas threw down the pieces of silver in the place of worship, and went and hung himself. And the leading priests took the silver pieces, saying, “It isn’t right to put them into the treasury, because it’s the price of blood.” So they came up with a plan, and bought with it the potter's field, to bury strangers in. And that field is called, The field of blood, even today. And what was spoken of by Jeremiah, the great preacher, happened, who wrote, “and they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of the One who was priced, whom those of the children of Israel put a price on; and gave them for the potter's field, as Yahweh told me.”

[11-18] And as Yeshua stood in front of the governor, the governor asked the Christ, saying, “Are you the Ruler of the Jews?” And Yeshua said, "It’s just as you say." And Yeshua, being accused by the leading priests and elders, didn’t say anything. Then Pilate asked the Christ, “Don’t you hear what all they’re saying about you?” But the governor was greatly amazed because the Christ never answered a word. Now at the time of their celebration, the governor usually freed a prisoner, whoever the people wanted him to. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. So when they were gathered together, Pilate, knowing that it was for jealousy that they had brought the Christ to him, asked, “Who do you want me to free to you? Barabbas, or Yeshua, which is called the Christ?”



Pilate’s Wife

[19-23] When he sat down on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, saying, “Don’t have anything to do with the punishment of that person, because I’ve had horrible dreams today because this person is innocent.” But the leading priests and elders won over the crowd to ask for Barabbas, and have Yeshua killed. So the governor asked them again, “Which of the two do you want me to free to you?” They answered, “Barabbas.” So Pilate asked, “Then what should I do with Yeshua, who is called Christ?” And they all said to him, “Put Yeshua to death!” And the governor said, “Why, what evil has this person done?” But they hollered out all the more, saying, “Put Yeshua to death!”

[24-27] When Pilate saw that he couldn’t change their minds, and that everything was in disorder, he took a bowl of water, and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this good person: you see to it.” Then all the people said, “May the guilt of this person’s blood be on us, and on our children.” Then he freed Barabbas to them: and when he had ordered Yeshua to be beaten, he handed the Christ over to them to be put to death.

[28-33]Then the guards of the governor took Yeshua into the common hall, and the whole troop gathered together. They stripped Yeshua, and then put a scarlet robe on the Christ. And making a crown of thorns, they put it on Yeshua’s head, and put a reed in the Christ’s right hand: and bowed down on their knees, and mocked, saying, “Hello, Ruler of the Jews!” And they spit on Yeshua, and took the reed, and hit the Christ on the head with it. And after they had mocked Yeshua, they took the robe off, and put the Christ’s own clothing back on, and led the Christ away to be put to death.



Yeshua on the Cross

[32-37] And as they came out, they found someone by the name of Simon from Cyrene, and told him to carry the cross. And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, which means, The Place of the Skull, they offered the Christ sour wine mixed with a strong drug. But when Yeshua had tasted it, the Christ wouldn’t drink it. And after putting Yeshua on a cross, they divided the clothes of the Christ, and placed bets on them: so that it would happen which was spoken by the great preacher, “They divided My clothes among them, and placed bets on them.” And sitting down, they watched the Christ hanging there; And they put up over the Christ’s head their accusation written, “This is Yeshua, The Ruler of the Jews.”



Two Criminals

[38-49]Then were there two criminals being put to death on each side of Yeshua. And those who passed by hated the Christ, shaking their heads, and saying, “You said that you could destroy the place of worship, and build it again in three days, so save yourself. If you’re the Child of God, come down from the cross.” Also the leading priests were mocking the Christ, along with the religious leaders and elders, saying, “You saved others; why can’t You save Yourself. If You’re the Ruler of Israel, come down from the cross right now, and we’ll believe You. You trusted in God; let God set You free now, if God will have You,” because Yeshua had said, “I am the Child of God.” The two criminals also, which were put to death with the Christ, said the same.



Yeshua Dies on the Cross

[45-50] Now from noon till three o’clock there was darkness everywhere. And about three o’clock Yeshua called out, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You left Me?” And some of those who stood there, when they heard that, said, "This One calls for Elijah." And suddenly one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed, and gave the Christ a drink. Then the rest said, “Wait, let’s see whether Elijah will come or not.” And calling out again with a loud voice, the Christ gave up the Spirit.

[51-55] And at that very time the curtain in the place of worship was torn in two from the top to the bottom; and there was an earthquake that opened up the rocks; and the graves began to open; and many of those who had died came to life again, and after they had come to life again, came out of their graves and went into the Holy City of Jerusalem, appearing to many. Now when the guards who were watching Yeshua saw the earthquake, and what had happened, they were very afraid, and one of them said, “It’s true, this was the Child of God.”



The Christ Buried in a New Tomb

[55-61] And many women were there, watching from far off, who had followed Yeshua from Galilee, and had ministered to the Christ, among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of James and Joses, and Salome, the mother of James and John, the wife of Zebedee. And when the evening came, a rich person of Arimathaea, who was named Joseph, who was also a follower of Yeshua, went to Pilate, and begged for the body of the Christ. Then Pilate ordered the body to be given to him. And when Joseph had taken the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, he laid it in his own new tomb, which had been cut out of the rock; and a great stone was rolled in front of the door of the tomb, and then he left. And Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, was sitting across from the tomb.



The Tomb Sealed Shut

[62-66] Now the next day, which followed the day of the preparation, the leading priests and religious leaders came together to Pilate, saying, “Sir, we remember when Yeshua was still alive, that liar said, ‘After three days I’ll come to life again.’ Order guards to watch the tomb until the third day, in case the followers come by night, and steal the body away, and say to the people, the Christ is alive from the dead: so the last lie will be worse than the first one.” So Pilate answered, “You can stand guard: Go, and make it as safe as you can.” So they went, and made sure the tomb was secure, sealing the stone, and standing guard.



The Women See the Risen Christ

28 [1-10] As Saturday night ended and it began to dawn on Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And there was a great earthquake because the Angel of God came down from heaven, and rolled back the stone from the door, sitting on it. And the Angel’s appearance was as bright as lightning, whose clothing was as white as snow: And the guards shook with fear, frozen stiff like the dead. And the angel said to the women, "Don’t be afraid because I know that you’re looking for Yeshua, who was put to death. But Yeshua isn’t here because the Christ is alive, as was foretold. Come and see the place where the Christ lay. And go quickly, and tell the followers that the Christ has come back alive from the dead; Who’s going to come to you in Galilee; where you’ll see the Christ: Listen to what I’ve told you.” And they went quickly from the tomb, fearful, but with great joy; and ran to bring word to the followers. And as they went to tell the followers, Yeshua met them, saying, “Hello!” And they came and worshipped the Christ holding Yeshua by the feet. Then Yeshua said, “Don’t be afraid, but go and tell my followers that I am going into Galilee, and they’ll see Me there.”



The Guards Bribed

[11-15] Now when they were going, some of the guards came into the city, and told the leading priests everything that had happened. And when they were together with the elders, and had gotten their advice, they gave a large sum of money to the guards, telling them to say, “The followers came by night, and stole the body away while we slept.” And they told them, “If this should come to the governor's ears, we’ll prove it to him, and keep you safe.” So they took the money, and did as they were told: and these words are commonly told among the Jews even today.



The Mission of the Followers

[16-20] Then the eleven followers went away into Galilee, up on a mountain where Yeshua had told them to go. And when they saw Yeshua, they worshipped the Christ: but some of them doubted. And Yeshua came and spoke to them, saying, “I’ve been given all power in heaven and in earth. So go, and make followers of all people, baptizing them in the Name of Yahweh God, and of Yeshua, the Christ, and of the Holy Spirit: Teaching them to remember and do everything I’ve told you: And I am always with you, even to the end of time. So be it!”